#NigeriaDecides: PFANN Prays For Nonviolent Elections *Why Politicians Resort To Violence
A socio-advocacy group, Partnership For A New Nigeria (PFANN) prays for nonviolent general elections ahead of Nigeria’s polls, beginning on March 28, 2015. At a session on Thursday in Lagos, the President/Founder of the group, Evangelist Elishama Ideh urged Nigerians…
Project Nigeria Mobilises Leaders In Event of Post-election Logjam
The national intervention group of Project Nigeria Movement led by two leading; Elder statesmen Prof Ben Nwabueze, SAN and Alhaji Maitama Sule  has said it has commenced nationwide mobilization of its leaders of conscience to secure Nigeria’s hard won civil…
#NigeriaDecidesTake Ethics, Safety Seriously on Voting Day, IPC Taskes Journalists
The International Press Centre, Lagos-Nigeria has called on journalists who will be on electoral duty during Saturday’s presidential election to be professional and ethical while also taking their personal safety seriously. Director of IPC, Mr. Lanre Arogundade said it was…
FLASHBACK: Buhari: Military Offensive against Boko Haram, Anti-north| This Day
(Defunct) Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) National Leader, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has criticised the declaration of state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States and the subsequent military offensive against the Boko Haram Islamic sect. Buhari, who featured…
#NigeriaDecicides: Land, Sea Borders Shuts Ahead Presidential Polls
Federal Government of Nigeria on midnight Wednesday closured of its land and sea borders with three days to the presidential election between two main rivals, incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan and former military ruler, General Muhammadu Buhari. The borders were shut…
Tiger Woods ’50-50′ to Play in Masters, Says Close Friend Notah Begay III
As speculation mounts over whether a shockingly out-of-sorts Tiger Woods will be able to compete at next month’s Masters, his good friend Notah Begay III rates his chances of taking part in the year’s opening major as ’50-50′. Woods, a…
Victoria Azarenka to face Jelena Jankovic in Miami Open second round after straight-sets win over Silvia Soler-Espinosa
Two-time Miami Open winner Victoria Azarenka defeated Spain’s Silvia Soler-Espinosa 6-1 6-3 on Wednesday to set up a second round meeting with Serbia’s Jelena Jankovic. Former world No 1 Azarenka made her name with victory in Miami in 2009 and…
CM Punk poses for UFC photoshoot after swapping WWE for mixed martial arts
• CM Punk, real name Phillip Brooks, left the WWE last year • The 36-year-old announced he was joining UFC in December 2014 • CM punk is not due to make his UFC debut until later this year Former WWE…
Manny Pacquiao spends almost $2,000 on anti-inflammatory cream as star suffers leg cramps ahead of Floyd Mayweather fight
• Manny Pacquiao is deep in training to fight Floyd Mayweather • He suffers from bad leg cramps due to the size of his calves • Pacquiao spends $1,800 on a tube of anti-inflammatory cream • He has had to…
David Haye targets world champion Deontay Wilder as comeback gathers pace
• David Haye has not fought since he beat Dereck Chisora in 2012 • He suffered a serious shoulder injury preparing for Tyson Fury in 2013 • The former heavyweight champion insists he is ready to make a comeback •…
Lewis Hamilton vows to create history with Mercedes after strong start to the season
Lewis Hamilton is determined to’ create history’ again this Formula One season after insisting there is more to come despite a perfect start to the new year. Reigning world champion Hamilton claimed pole, fastest lap and race win in the…